The Uganda cricket team made history with their first-ever victory at the Twenty20 World Cup. Led by skipper Brian Masaba, the team achieved their thrilling three-wicket win over Papua New Guinea in a low-scoring match in the Caribbean with great enthusiasm and style.
The match was not without challenges as Uganda lost wickets early on, falling to 26/5 by the seventh over. However, Riazat Ali Shah’s composed 33 and Juma Miyagi’s supportive 13 helped stabilize the innings, leading Uganda to victory with 10 balls and three wickets to spare.
After the win, the Ugandan team lined up on the boundary rope to bow and thank the fans who had traveled to support them, showing their unity and gratitude. A video capturing their celebratory song and dance on the field quickly went viral, highlighting the team’s infectious enthusiasm and the historic nature of their triumph.
Masaba expressed his pride in the team after the match, calling it a special moment for Uganda. The journey to this historic victory included navigating through the African qualifying stages to secure a spot in the 20-team global tournament, surpassing Zimbabwe, a long-time full member of the International Cricket Council. This achievement marks a significant milestone in Uganda’s cricketing history and is sure to inspire future generations of cricketers from Africa.
